No, I think it’s more probably a case of “the Actioneer is badass enough that he can keep up with Meat and even give him a run for his money”. In fact I smell a long term rivalry here, both being evenly matched but Meat is serious, kinda no-nonsenseand not used to being disrespected at all, while the Actioneer is a taunter, making him particularly aggravating to Meat.

There is no way on God’s green earth he would give that command. Further more the Big blue kinda-boy-scout isn’t dumb enough to send just anyone in here. The Crimson Claw’s fortress is filled with unstable experiments, idiotic minions with easy access to hazardous materials, Joey, the Kids, Joey again and Meat. The Actioneer HAS to be some kind of Deadpool or Spiderman type character…quick with the snark and wit but good enough to get away with it.